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Girdler Family History

Girdler Surname Meaning

English (southern): occupational name for a girdle maker from an agent derivative of Middle English gurdel ‘girdle’ (Old English gyrdel).

Probably also an Americanized form of North German Gördeler a variant of Gürtler (see Gurtler).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Girdler family from?

You can see how Girdler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girdler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Girdler families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Girdler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Girdler families in 1891.
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What did your Girdler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Girdler. 20% of Girdler men worked as a Gardener and 92% of Girdler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girdler were General Labourer and Retired.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Farmworker
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Unpaid
    2%
  • Retired
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Girdler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 903 immigration records available for the last name Girdler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 929 military records available for the last name Girdler. For the veterans among your Girdler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Girdler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Girdler in 1954 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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